Learning is for everyone so don't miss out!

An amazing programme of over 300 adult education courses will be available for autumn 2013 including painting, drawing, flower arranging, dressmaking and many new and unusual courses,  booking is open from July.  Brochures are being delivered from 1 July around York and are available from libraries or online at www.yortime.org.uk

For more information or to book:

• Online www.yortime.org.uk
• Phone 01904 552806 Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm
• In person at our new West Offices, Station Rise - Mon, Weds and Fri 10am to 4pm (Please note: booking can no longer be made at York Explore)

All our courses are sold on a first come first served basis so don't miss out.  Book up in July for your autumn courses!

Do IT now!

Beginners computer courses, ECDL (ITQ), CLAIT, Camera to Computer, Legal Typist, various workshops in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint Presentations.

Various daytime and evening classes at venues across the city, including drop in sessions in the Library Learning Centres at Explore Acomb, Clifton, Tang Hall and Explore York.

Please ring Julie or Grace on 01904 552666 to arrange a personal assessment.

Wall to Rock - an introduction to outdoor climbing

Ask any climber, and they will tell you that indoor climbing is great, but outdoors is where the fun, the atmosphere and the exhilaration really begins. This introduction to outdoor climbing experience is the perfect place to start this amazing sport.

Wall to rock is on Sat 13 July, depending on the weather either at Brimham Rocks or Almscliff Crag.

This one day introductory course is aimed at beginners and indoor climbers, aged 18 and over, who would like to gain an insight into the challenges of outdoor climbing.  The day will focus on introducing outdoor climbing techniques, communication and identifying hazards.  We will be using one of the fantastic local gritstone crags to the west of York - Brimham Rocks or Almscliffe Crag.

All equipment will be provided and the emphasis will be on enjoyment of the challenge and having fun.

Details of the venue, where to meet and a KIT LIST will be emailed to you in good time before the event.

Cost: £55

To book visit: www.yortime.org.uk or phone 01904 552806

Have you got an EYE for watercolour painting?

This watercolour landscapes workshop is being held on Sat 20 July 10am to 3pm at The Eye of York. 

During the session you will gain practical knowledge and learn tips and techniques for producing landscapes in watercolour with the emphasis on gaining skills and sharing practical knowledge.  Through tutor presentation, demonstrations, practical exercises and individual guidance you will cover areas such as: washes for skies, creating clouds, the importance of tone, scale and placement, colour mixing and handy tips to produce buildings in perspective.

So come along and let us bring out the artist in you!

Cost: £30

Rowntree Park birthday party

The annual summer fair will take place on Sat 13 July 2013, 2pm to 5pm and promises to be a great day out for all the family. The event is being organised by City of York Council’s ranger team and the Friends of Rowntree Park.

The Rowntree Company gave Rowntree Park as a gift to the people of the city 92 years ago on 16 July 1921 in memory of workers who fell during the war.  Every summer a ‘birthday party’ is held to remember this event, and a cake will be cut during the celebrations in honour of the park and its origins.

Attractions at the birthday party include a birds of prey display, live music, face painting, community stalls, food and drinks, ice creams, bouncy castle, yarnbombing, story telling, willow weaving and a fun dog show.

Parking is limited to disabled badge holders only, so other visitors are asked to walk or take public transport.  Please note the car park will be closed all day to allow time to set up and take down.

For more information contact Jenny Cairns tel: 07833 436832 or email: jennifer.cairns@york.gov.uk  

Will your children dare take the challenge?

Join this year’s Summer Reading Challenge running in every York library from Sat 13 July to Sun 15 Sept 2013.

Our Theme is a mysterious adventure called “Creepy House”.  We challenge all 5 to 12 year olds to read 6 books in 3 stages.

Stage 1: The Awful Upstairs - read two books and collect stickers to reveal its residents.

Stage 2: The Gruesome Ground Floor - read two more books to discover who is hiding there.

Stage 3: The Spine-tingling Cellar - read two final books and complete the challenge by unveiling the bone shaking Skeleton Family Robinson.

Every time you read a book there will be a small prize and everyone who completes the challenge will be entered into a draw to win a Kindle Fire HD .  There is also a mini challenge for Under 5s to collect stickers as they read.

The challenge launches at Explore York Library with a day of activities on Sat 13 July 11am to 4pm, but don’t worry if you can’t get there you can join up any time over the summer at any York library.

Roll back the years with Hula-cise!

Thur 11 July 8pm to 9pm at Tang Hall Community Centre

Hula Hooping is the newest fitness craze sweeping the nation.  Come and join us for a free taster session and learn how to reap the amazing benefits from this fun, low impact, calorie burning workout.

For further information or to register your interest then please contact Catriona at catriona.sudlow@york.gov.uk or on 01904 553377.